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Soledad O’Brien chats with Supreme Court observe

Soledad O’Brien chats with Supreme Court observer Timothy Johnson about recent cases on the docket. That includes a dispute between the Navajo Nation and the U.S. government over water rights. The professor explains why one justice is likely to side with the tribe. matteroffact.tv
#supremecourt #navajonation #waterrights #coloradoriver

Advocates in the South Bronx warn their neighborho

Advocates in the South Bronx warn their neighborhoods may get more traffic and air pollution if NYC charges drivers for coming into Manhattan. But not everyone opposes congestion pricing. A policy expert from the Bronx explains why she backs the idea. matteroffact.tv
#congestionpricing #NewYork #SouthBronx #transportation #publicpolicy

The winner of Netflix’s “Drink Masters” want

The winner of Netflix’s “Drink Masters” wants the cocktail industry to be more inclusive. @lpdrinksdc is in the mix with groups crafting opportunities for women and people of color. Find out why she and others think the world of mixology needs a diverse celebrity presence. matteroffact.tv
#DrinkMasters #mixologists #lpobrien #diversity

The South Bronx has high rates of childhood asthma

The South Bronx has high rates of childhood asthma, and families are worried that it could get worse. With New York planning to charge drivers for entering the business district of Manhattan, the South Bronx’s neighborhoods may face more traffic from drivers trying to avoid the fare. A daycare provider and a local leader tell Soledad how air pollution has already affected public health. matteroffact.tv
#SouthBronx #congestionpricing #airpollution #NewYork #asthmaalley

This week on Matter of Fact, New York plans to cha

This week on Matter of Fact, New York plans to charge drivers who enter parts of Manhattan, but families in the South Bronx worry they’ll get more air pollution from re-routed traffic. Plus, we talk with a Supreme Court expert about the high stakes of recent cases, including affirmative action and a tribal nation’s access to water. And, the champion of Netflix’s “Drink Masters” is stirring up opportunities for women and people of color behind the bar. matteroffact.tv
#congestionpricing #southbronx #supremecourt #drinkmasters #cocktailsandcomedy

"In Los Angeles, 50% of the population are people

"In Los Angeles, 50% of the population are people of color, 30% are foreign born. Yet there is very little capital that is going to founders that are are female, that are underrepresented."
- Carmen Palafox, founder and managing partner of 2045 Ventures.
https://www.matteroffact.tv/tech-manufacturers-in-la-draw-interest-and-investment/
#tech #manufacturing #economy #losangeles

"If you don't invest in broadband, you are signing

"If you don't invest in broadband, you are signing somewhat of a death certificate for the area."
An Arkansan entrepreneur talks to Matter of Fact about the difficulties in starting a business without a reliable Internet connection.
https://www.matteroffact.tv/bringing-rural-broadband-to-their-own-community/
#Arkansas #broadband #rural

"Is this prehistoric?" An Arkansan chamber of com

"Is this prehistoric?"
An Arkansan chamber of commerce executive director tells @DinaDemetrius that poor Internet access is preventing her community from growing.
https://www.matteroffact.tv/bringing-rural-broadband-to-their-own-community/

#Arkansas #broadband #rural

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